Training PROGRams:
INITIAL 5-Hour HOME-CARE AIDE TRAINING:
Hands on Course Registration Fee: $199
Online Course: $99
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This program is designed for home care providers who want to have the 5-hour initial training requirements of California Assembly Bill No. 1217 CHAPTER 790 – “Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act”
Health & Safety Code Section 1796.44-1796.45.
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The AB1217 Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act, signed and passed by California Governor, Jerry Brown and became a law in October,2013. The Act has stricter requirement now and all Home Care Agencies must comply.For Caregivers, Licensing and Training requirements effective January 01, 2016.
Two Hours of Orientation training regarding his/her role as a Caregiver and the applicable terms of employment.
Three hours of Safety Training including basic safety precautions,
emergency procedures, and infection control.
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Topics Include:
-Introduction to Home Care
-Roles and duties of a HCA, and a Guide to Being a Companion Homemaker
-Medical Emergencies and Emergency Preparedness
-Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogens
-Fall Prevention
At the end of this course, you may take the exam. Pass THE exam at 75% and receive certification.
May re-take exam to reach passing score.
Certification presentation, and ID card are included in the Registration fee.
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EXPANDED 10-Hour HOME-CARE AIDE TRAINING
(Year One)
Hands on Registration Fee: $299
Online Registration Fee: $150
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The California Home Care Aide Continuing Education Program is designed to meet needs to both initial and continuing educations training.
Topics include:
-Introduction to Home Care
-Roles and duties of a HCA, and a Guide to Being a Companion Homemaker
-Medical Emergencies and Emergency Preparedness
-Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogens
-Fall Prevention
-Communication Skills
-HIPAA for Caregivers
-Understanding and Reporting Elder Abuse and Neglect
-Nutrition and Meal Preparation for Older Adults
-Helping Someone Who Uses a Wheelchair; Including
Walkers, Crutches and Canes
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At the end of this course, you may take the exam. Pass THE exam at 75% and receive certification.
May re-take exam to reach passing score.
Certification presentation, and ID card are included in the Registration fee.
ANNUAL 5-Hour HOME-CARE AIDE TRAINING
TRAINING
Hands on course Registration Fee: $199
Online Registration: $99
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The California Home Care Aide Continuing Education Program is designed to meet needs to 5 hours of annual training, covering topics related to core competencies.
Topics include:
-Communication Skills
-HIPAA for Caregivers
-Understanding and Reporting Elder Abuse and Neglect
-Nutrition and Meal Preparation for Older Adults
-Helping Someone Who Uses a Wheelchair; Including
Walkers, Crutches and Canes
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At the end of this course, you may take the exam. Pass THE exam at 75% and receive certification.
May re-take exam to reach passing score.
Certification presentation, and ID card are included in the Registration fee.
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